What are objectives of the Skilled Migrant Category?
The objective of the Skilled Migrant Category is to provide for the grant of residence to people who demonstrate that they: · have skills to fill identified needs and opportunities in New Zealand; · are able to transfer those skills to New Zealand and link with local needs and opportunities; · are able to demonstrate an ability to contribute to New Zealand both economically and socially; and · are able to demonstrate an ability to successfully settle in New Zealand.